Black plate (17,1)
Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
5853485) - 2014 - CRC - 4/2/13
In Brief
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time may be lengthened. When a
full charge is desired, the charging
time will be increased.
The charging system may run fans
and pumps that result in sounds
from the vehicle while it is turned
off. Additionally, clicking sounds
may be caused by the electrical
devices used while charging.
While the charge cord is plugged
into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot
be driven.
AC Charging
Start Charge
1. Make sure the vehicle is parked
and turned off.
2. Push the rearward edge of the
charge port door in and release
to open the door.
In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge port
door. The charge port door may
not open on the first attempt.
Remove ice from the area and
repeat attempting to open the
charge port door.
3. Open the rear hatch, lift the load
support floor covering, and
remove the charge cord. It is
located near the tire sealant and
compressor kit. Pull up on the
charge cord handle to release it
from the handle clip. Lift the
charge cord up and rearward to
remove it from the vehicle. The
vehicle plug is stored as shown.
4. Plug the charge cord into the
electrical outlet. See
Electrical
Requirements for Battery
Charging on page 9-42
. Verify
the charge cord status. See the
charge cord user guide for more
information. See
Charge Cord
on page 9-41
. Select the
appropriate charge level using
the Charge Level Preference
setting on the center stack. See
“
Charge Level Selection
”
under
Charging on page 5-21
.